Oliver was the focus of Restorative Justice Week today in the South Okanagan. Mark Provencal, Community Policing Coordinator with Restorative Justice and Community Partnerships, recognized Restorative Justice Week with a noon-hour presentation at the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. The group of 15 in attendance was captivated by the message, interested in the […]
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“I feel we have a mandate to move forward”
Osoyoos airport advocates feeling optimistic By ROY WOOD Proponents of turning the Osoyoos airstrip into an actual airport have a bounce to their step these days after town council recently stepped away from a process that could have seen the airstrip vanish. “Everybody is in deep breath mode now,” Councillor Mike Campol said in an […]
Council approves increases
Town Oliver Budget deliberations Tuesday Oliver Sewer Utility 5.16 % increase on a base budget of $956,808 Main capital projects – de-sludging sewer lagoons at Topping Lake and installation of a Solar Array to relieve the cost of pumping power. In both instances grants are applied for to pay most of the cost. Council determined […]
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Beyond Bliss Christmas Light Up2
Former Chronicle publisher passes
Don Somerville February 16, 1928 – November 18, 2016 Donald Chester Somerville passed away on Friday, November 18 in Oliver. He was 88 years of age. In the days leading up to his death, he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Audrye (2009); his Father, Chester; […]
Poverty/child care – a week of reports
A final report from the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s special advisor provides 85 recommendations to overhaul British Columbia’s Indigenous child welfare system and improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth by changing focus from intervention and separation to strengthening families. Grand Chief Edward John’s final report, Indigenous Resilience, Connectedness and Reunification – From […]
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